National External Diploma Program® (NEDP)
Adults can demonstrate high school-level skills through completing a portfolio of life skill and academic tasks, anywhere they have access to the internet. The NEDP is a hands-on learning program that assesses the high school level skills of adults and out-of-school youth. The NEDP evaluates the reading, writing, math, and workforce readiness skills with real-world relevance.
- Assesses high school-level skills awarding a traditional diploma so graduates can meet their academic and career goals
- Designed for self-directed out-of-school youth and adults with life and work experiences and a general familiarity with the computer
- Offers flexible scheduling and confidentiality
- Includes tasks for in-demand career and lifelong learning experiences in Financial Literacy, Health Literacy, Civic Literacy, Geography, History, Science, and Twenty-First Century Workplace.
- Evaluates skills based on the Common Core College and Career Readiness standards.
Steps to Getting Started
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Make an appointment by clicking the green button at the bottom of the page or by calling (858) 668-4015
- Attend a meeting or an Orientation with a Poway Adult School academic advisor
- Discuss your options and participate in assessment for placement
- If possible, please bring a copy of your previous high school transcript(s)
Call (858) 668-4015 or email Mendy Glogowski to discuss your options.



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